MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

KNOWLEDGE BASED TRAINING CENTRE

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORKS NC 3
Module 2 Competency 24

PRE-WIRE AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

24.1

Draw a plan for an electrical installation showing the position of all openings and
fittings as per customers requirements.

Calculate the size of cables from load requirements taking into consideration
the following:-

ZONE

Capacity of appliances
Number of fittings
Diversity factor (off-peak control)

ITEM

Am ps
D iv e r s ity
F a c to r
A m p s a fte r
d iv e r s ity
fa c to r
A m ps per
Zone
C ir c u it B r e a k e r
Am ps
C a b 2l e S i z e
m m

W a tt

24.2

Remarks for cable sizing

over-sized for use on 70% of socket max

KITCHEN

LOBBY /
BATHROOM

Fridge (socket SK8)

Water Heater
Cooker

500 2.2 0.5 1.1

2000 8.7 0.5 4.3
3000 13.0 1 13.0

Spare socket SK9

Shower Heater
Washing m/c (socket SK7)
Iron (socket SK6)

2000
3000
1000
2000

TV/PC/ Others (sockets SK4 &

BEDROOMS/LIVIN SK5)
G/DINNING/GARA
Spare socket SK1
GE
LIGHTING

8.7
13.0
4.3
8.7

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.5 capacity (i.e. 2000W)

2.5
32 + 4.0
RCD
over-sized for use on 70% of socket max
4.3 22.8 30mA 2.5 capacity (i.e. 2000W)
6.5
20 + 4.0
2.2
RCD 2.5
4.3 13.0 30mA 2.5

1500 6.5 0.75 4.9

20 +
RCD
Spare sockets SK2 & SK3
1000 4.3 0.5 2.2 12.5 30mA
CFL lamps L1-L20
800 3.5 0.75 2.6 2.6 6
MAINS INCOMING SUPPLY RATING (Amps)= 51.0 63
2500 10.9 0.5

5.4

2.5
2.5

per socket + over-sized for use on 70% of

each socket max capacity (i.e. 2000W)
over-sized for use on 85% of socket max
capacity.
per socket + over-sized for use on 70% of
each socket max capacity (i.e. 1000W)

1.5
1.0 from switch to each lamp
6 on perforated cable tray

24.3

Read and interpret an electrical drawings and

estimate the quantity of material required to carry out the wiring

prepare a plan of work.( Installation work )

Electrical Work Plan

(Reference ES&H Manual, Chapter 8, Electrical Safety. Attach additional pages as needed)

Job Name:
Location:
Effective Dates of Plan Start:

End:

Work To Be Performed by
Person in Charge:

Phone:

Description of Work:

Associated Hazards (e.g. voltage, current, etc.):

Hazard Mitigation (e.g. specific PPE, barriers, etc):

Inspection Required after Work?

Originator:

Yes

No

(Required for New Installations.)

Date:

Approvals as Required by ES&H Manual, Chapter 8, Electrical Safety (Sign, print name and title, and
date):
Participants (All workers to read, sign, print name and date):

24.4

State factors to be considered for future extension/alteration to sub-circuits.

If the only work is the relocation of the electrical equipment using existing
conductors the requirements that would apply are the:
(a) fixing and location of the electrical equipment;
(b) mechanical protection for the cables in the new location.

However, if cables are renewed or extended, all the appropriate requirements

such as mechanical protection,size, overcurrent protection and RCD protection are
to be applied.
If an additional item of electrical equipment is added to a circuit, All the requirements
deemed appropriate apply, including the following:
(a) Any additional conductors must be of an appropriate size, have the correct
relationship with a circuit protective device, and have mechanical protection.
(b) Conditions on voltage drop must be met.
(c) Conditions on fault-loop impedance and disconnection times must be met.
(d) Compliance with additional protection by RCDs
24.5

State the procedure for ensuring proper laying of cables in partitioning walls.

Storage of installation cable

If the installation cable (copper or fiber) is not used immediately after delivery
from the distributor, it must be stored in a suitable location. The cable must be
stored in a dry location where it will not be subjected to mechanical damage or
harmful climatic conditions. If possible, the stored material should be kept in its
original packing right up to the time of installation. The relatively loose cable
construction (generally true of all symmetrical data cables) can cause a slight
capillary effect, which can draw moisture into the cable. If water enters in this
manner, the capacitance and impedance values of the cable change, which causes
the electrical transmission characteristics of the cable to deteriorate. Any moisture
entering reduces the effectiveness of the conductor insulation and increases the risk
of corrosion of metallic parts, also water inside the cable can cause the cable sheet
to break if the temperature falls below zero degrees. For this reason cable ends
should be protected.

Fiber optic cables should be protected with heat shrink cap. When data cables
are delivered in winter cable reels that were exposed to temperatures below zero
for a long time should be left to acclimatize in a warmer environment before they
are unrolled and installed. Remember that receiving inspection is the first step of
the quality process. This inspection should include: cable quantity, part number
verification, recording of cable quality traceability identifiers (production lot,
batch, and production date) and possibly verifying functionality by creating a
sample link to be tested according to standards. Remember that before any testing,
you should allow two or three days for the cable to relieve the stress of lay down or
pulling operation.

The following lists the characteristics of a proper and professional

installation:
Adequate personnel must be present at site to pull the installation cables.
Before routing the cables, edges of openings and pipes must be rounded off, to
avoid damaging the jacket when the cables are later routed and fastened.
Cable ducts or conduits must be used when passing through walls. Remember
that the standard requires these spaces to be only 40% filled.
When installing the cable, the bending radius may not be less than that specified
by the cable manufacturer. The same applies after the cable has been installed.
To avoid accidental cable damage, the cables should be laid directly from the
cable reels along the cable routes and should not be laid out for several metres
along the floor.
Ensure that adequate tools for cable unrolling, lay down and/or pulling as well as
pulleys for corners are available and personnel instructed on their usage.
Any sign of stress or kinks in the cable sheet insulation or conductors must be
avoided (e.g. caused by improper fastening or by the weight of crossed installation
cables).
The radius of the channel route must be selected so that the specified minimum
bending radius is maintained when changing direction.
Metallic ducts or raceways must be properly connected and bonded to ground.
Do not bundle cables (especially U-UTP) together. If this is not possible/practical
then limit the number of cables bundled together.

 Cable tie guns or similar tools may not be used when fastening various types of
cables, nor may they be used when fastening cable ties to provide connection
module strain relief.
No pressure may be exerted on the cables because of improper tying from using
quick cable installers or cable ties. The basic principle is that the geometry of the
cable jacket must not change.
Cable channels must be closed after work has been completed (raised floors, wall
ducts, etc.) to avoid dirt and damage caused by third parties.
People should be prevented from stepping on the cables. Pressure points cause
deterioration of the electrical transmission properties of the installation cables.
Data cables are sensitive to direct sources of heat: hot air blowers or gas burners
used for installing shrink tubing must not be used in the vicinity of data cables.
If chemicals are used to facilitate cable pulling, be sure they are compatible with
the cable sheet material. This is also applicable to any chemical (mostly spray
type) used for other types of cables that may accidentally get in contact with data
cables.
24.6

State the importance of making good (re-instate) after completion of work on site.

To verify that all components and equipments are in good running condition.
To verify that there is no loose connection by continuity test.
To verify faulty components this can damage the installation or endanger the
life of end users.
To verify that all norms and standards have been respected. (eg IEE
regulations).
24.7

State the importance of as-made drawings.

In relation with engineering a drawing as amended after completion of an

industrial facility in order to provide an accurate record of the details of the entire
installation in their final form. Also known as as-built drawing; as-made
drawing.
A working drawing as modified during construction; includes a record of
concealed items (such as conduits for building services), thereby providing
information for future reference. Also called record drawings.

Skills
24.8

Plan cable routes according to the layout of the installation.

24.9

Carry out installation according to customer requirements.

24.10

Provide allowance for future extension.

24.11

Remove waste and excess material from site of work.

24.12

Carry out visual inspection prior to closing-in or lining of building.

24.13

Make as-made drawings according to company requirements.

24.14

Carry out inspection and testing as per current regulations and standards
and implement corrective actions.

24.15

Perform commissioning of the installation.

24.16

Fill in appropriate forms and certificates.